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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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